JAMB Principles of Accounts 1998 Question 11

Question 11

Petty Cash

Use the information below to answer questions 11 and 12.
The initial imprest as at July 1st was ₦500. Petty cash vouchers with the custodian by July 15th added up to ₦394. An I O U slip received from a co-worker was ₦65 and there was a shortage of ₦5 cash. The co-worker made refund on July 18th just before the imprest was replenished.
What was the actual cash in the till as at 15th July?

  1. A.₦106
  2. B.₦101
  3. C.₦70
  4. D.₦36
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (₦36)

Explanation

500 − vouchers 394 − IOU 65 − shortage 5 = ₦36.